Youth Ministry for the Longer Haul Podcast

TLH153: Rethinking Your Fall Calendar (Before It Wrecks You)
In this episode of The Longer Haul Youth Ministry Podcast, Jody shares a timely reminder for youth pastors heading into the busy fall season: you don’t have to choose between being faithful and being fried. This episode walks through practical strategies for creating a fall rhythm that fuels your ministry without burning you out.
What You’ll Learn:-
Why busyness doesn’t always equal fruitfulness
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How to re-center your calendar around purpose, not pressure
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Weekly, monthly, and quarterly rhythm ideas for sustainable ministry
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The value of protecting a weekly night off (and honoring it)
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How to build in margin for rest—on purpose
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The “delegate or delete” rule for avoiding leadership bottlenecks
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Why your rhythm sets the culture for your ministry and your family
Whether you’re feeling overloaded or just want to stay healthy long-term, this episode is packed with wisdom to help you lead intentionally—and avoid burnout.
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